Astute is a growing fund management company with a culture of open communication, consensus building and partnership among its members.
We are looking for candidates to fill the following position of Accountant/Senior Accounts Executive – Finance Department.
Company Profile Astute Fund Management Berhad ("Astute") was formerly known as Apex Investment Services Berhad. It was established in 1997 and has provided fund management services to investors for over 25 years. Astute is a licensed unit trust management company and asset management company. It is also an Institutional Unit Trust Adviser (IUTA) which allows the Company to distribute and deal in third-party unit trust funds.
Astute actively invests in the Malaysia and the Asian stockmarkets. In addition, the Company has significant fixed income and money market investments.
Astute is regulated by Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).
The Company manages 8 equity unit trust funds. These funds are Astute Malaysia Growth Trust, Astute Quantum Fund, Astute Dynamic Fund, Astute Dana Al Sofi-I, Astute Dana Al Faiz-I, Astute Dana Aslah, Astute Asian (Ex Japan) Fund and Astute Maximiser Dividend Fund. It manages 1 money market fund, namely Astute Dana Al-Kanz.
Attributes We are a growing firm and seek candidates with these positive traits and skills - Strong interpersonal, managerial and communication skillsAbility to multi-task and work independentlyResults orientedOrganized, resourceful and analytical with problem-solving skillsAbility to work under pressure and be a good partner/team player Qualifications Possess a degree and/or professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, CIMA.Familiarity with Financial Reporting Standards, Tax Regulations, Labour Law and Unit Trust industry legislations.A member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants is an added advantage. A minimum of 4-5 years' experience in audit, accounting or finance related work.Knowledge of the Unit Trust Industry is advantageous. Responsibilities Daily NAV for Unit Trust Funds and monthly management accounts. Interim & Annual reports for the Unit Trust Funds and the Company's accounts.Financial budgets and/or projections for the Unit Trust Funds and the Company.Cash flow position of Unit Trust Funds and the Company.Tax matters for the Unit Trust Funds and the Company.Oversee certain operational matters of the Company.Regular review of internal controls, accounting and management reporting systems.Liaison with the Company Secretary, tax agent, external/internal auditors and system Vendors in relation to finance department matters. What we offer Flexible working hoursBirthday LeaveIn-house and external trainingPromotion prospectsOpportunity to transfer to a different department and job rotationProject work involving different departmentsExperience in investing Location Our office in Damansara Heights is within 3 minutes walking distance from Semantan MRT Station.